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Space industry veteran engineer Gotthard Janson wants to help future generations explore space 4 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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al Poly’s timeline has changed considerably since Gotthard Janson last walked on campus 57 years ago. But the most drastic difference since the space industry veteran’s 1964 graduation is the technology available to today’s students.
“Today’s students have been brought up with computers,” he said. “When I went to Cal Poly, the most fascinating thing I had in the way of technology was a slide rule. I firmly believe technology is accelerating.” While some graduates from past generations might resist change, Janson thinks his mentorship can help students use modern technology to gain even greater advances.
